Pianists Jenő Jandó and János Balázs played Bach’s keyboard concerto in C minor. The Budapest Academy of Music will host concerts by Turkish pianist Fazil Say, Hungarian mezzo soprano Andrea Rost and Russia cellist Mischa Maisky, as well as the closing gala.

Besides featuring acclaimed classical artists, the festival also features Gypsy musician Lajos Sárközy, various jazz artists as well as matinee for young and debutant artists honouring the system of support that helped György Cziffra to achieve world fame.

Republished with permission of Hungary Matters, MTI’s daily newsletter.

Detailed program: http://cziffrafesztival.hu/programok/